Stories tagged with "Indianapolis 500"

Another car/driver, more races for Fisher's team in 2010 by Curt Cavin

S arah Fisher had a birthday this week, but that wasn’t the big celebration in her life. Her IndyCar Series team is expanding — again. Sarah Fisher Racing will be a... – Oct 09, 2009 at 12:09 AM in Indy Racing League

2010 Brickyard 400 will start at 1 p.m. by Curt Cavin

Change comes as NASCAR pushes to standardize start times for Sprint Cup races The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a... – Oct 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Brickyard 400 gets earlier start time in 2010 by Curt Cavin

The 2010 Brickyard 400 will begin earlier than in recent years — at 1 p.m. — as part of a standardization of start times for NASCAR Sprint Cup races next season. The... – Oct 07, 2009 at 11:43 AM in Motorsports

More than title at stake as IndyCar season wraps by Curt Cavin

Several issues remain unresolved as offseason nears The IndyCar Series closes its season this weekend with another down-to-the-wire, multi-driver fight for the championship. Scott... – Oct 06, 2009 at 11:51 PM in Indy Racing League

Kravitz: Sunday of great moments by indystar

One team, the Indiana Fever, is on the cusp of a championship, 40 raucous minutes from bringing a WNBA title to this city. The other team, the Indianapolis Colts, are brandishing... – Oct 05, 2009 at 12:55 AM in Bob Kravitz

Danica Patrick has no comment on future by Curt Cavin

Danica Patrick was in Indianapolis on Friday, but she didn’t comment on her future as a race car driver. When asked about signing a contract to remain in the IndyCar Series... – Oct 02, 2009 at 8:19 PM in Indy Racing League

Castroneves keeps rolling along with Team Penske by indystar

During tire testing this week at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Helio Castroneves was talking about how next year’s Indianapolis 500 will offer him a chance to become a... – Oct 02, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Meira eager to drive by Curt Cavin

Vitor Meira always appreciated driving an Indy car, but he acknowledges today will be special when he straps back into one at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The popular Brazilian... – Sep 29, 2009 at 11:50 PM in Indy Racing League

IMS event moved to 2011 by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial Era Concours d’Elegance, featuring some of the world’s finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles, is moving to... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Speedway delays event by indystar

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Concours d’Elegance, featuring some of the world’s finest classic and antique automobiles and motorcycles, is moving back one year to June... – Sep 25, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Motorsports

For 90 years, Mondays brought science discussions over lunch by Gretchen Becker

Every Monday for 90 years, a group of people with scientific backgrounds has met in Indianapolis for lunch. The Scientech Club formed in 1918 with 104 charter members with science... – Sep 24, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Westfield

Science-geared Indy club to celebrate 1918 start by Gretchen Becker

A group of engineers, scientists, attorneys, mathematicians and doctors will mark the 90th anniversary of a club tailored to their interests. The Scientech Club formed in 1918 with... – Sep 22, 2009 at 12:05 PM in Business

Montoya starts on the pole by indystar

2000 Indy 500 winner sets record in qualifying for the first Chase race LOUDON, N.H. — Juan Pablo Montoya will have a hard time playing the role of darkhorse if he keeps... – Sep 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in NASCAR

Arts & Design District to host car show Saturday by Mark Ambrogi

CARMEL — The artistic lines and designs of classic cars will be displayed in the Carmel Arts&Design District on Saturday. Carmel Artomobilia, a collector car show, will... – Sep 09, 2009 at 2:03 PM in Carmel

Grand-Am drivers want to race by Curt Cavin

Change the tires, find a date and start the engines: Sports cars are ready to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thursday’s feasibility test produced optimism on and off... – Sep 04, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Motorsports

Grand Am cars hit the Speedway by Curt Cavin

Change the tires, find a date and start the engines: Sports cars are ready to race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Thursday’s feasibility test produced optimism on and off... – Sep 03, 2009 at 6:53 PM in Indy Racing League

Sports cars set for test at Speedway by Curt Cavin

Former 500 starters eager to try endurance machines on track Indy cars, stock cars, grand prix cars, motorcycles and now, finally, sports cars at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Lloyd gets finale ride by indystar

Alex Lloyd , the 2007 Firestone Indy Lights champion who has made two IndyCar Series starts, will compete in the No. 06 Newman/Haas/Lanigan Racing car in the season-ending... – Sep 03, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Race legend here for MotoGP by indystar

An Indy 500 legend was tucked away at the Turn Two Victory Suite at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, quietly watching the MotoGP race as city leaders and executives... – Sep 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Cathy Kightlinger

Owners seek return to earlier start at 500 to get NASCAR drivers by Curt Cavin

JOLIET, Ill. — The Indianapolis 500 will return to its more traditional start time — 11 a.m. — if some influential IndyCar Series team owners have a say in it.... – Aug 30, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League